Integrative Sandplay Therapy

I offer introductory training weekends on working with sand in an integrative way. It is open to trained counsellors and therapists working with adults or children, also to teachers, youth workers and other professionals and trainees who wish to explore the transformational healing power of archetypes and symbols through the extraordinary medium of sandplay. Whilst we will cover some theory during this integrative sandplay training, these are predominantly experiential workshops and you will be creating your own sandtrays as well as learning from other participants' sandtrays. 

Please note that Integrative Sandplay is different from the classic Jungian Sandplay, in that it incorporates many Jungian principles but also borrows from other models and perspectives. If you are interested in classic Jungian/Kalffian Sandplay, visit the website of the Association for Sandplay Therapy.

2025 Introduction to Integrative Sandplay Therapy:

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January 2025 [FULL]

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March 2025 [places available]

Training Location: 

The Sand & Sound Centre, Unit 1, Reddish Business Centre, 123a Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK5 6EE

Please note that Centre is not wheelchair accessible and is situated up a flight of stairs

Feedback from participants:

'I attended a 2 day Integrative sand tray therapy course run by Masha Bennett this week, and wow! Amazing. Such powerful work that I can't wait to offer in my practice. Already collecting symbols and eyeing up trays! Thanks so much, Masha, totally recommend her training.'

'After day 2 of the Integrative Sandplay workshop I went away with so much knowledge and understanding. I cant wait to start sharing my new skills with my clients... i loved it.'

'What a really wonderful introduction to sandplay therapy this week.  It was quite moving and thought provoking. I have already made a start working with some young people in the sandtray, and the results have helped them connect on a totally different level.  Thank you, Masha, for your amazing training.'

'I recently completed the integrative sandplay therapy course with Masha and found it to be a wonderful experience. Masha is so nurturing and held the space so well. We were even treated to the gongs which was fantastic. I would definitely recommended her courses and look forward to hopefully attending more in the future.'

'I have sincerely loved your training as it has continued to re-energise my passion for the sand as a sand therapist!.. You have led us through this training with such skill, sensitivity and humour, I have loved every minute of it.'

Course fee: 

Standard fee £225 [£245 from 2025], early bird £195 [£215 from 2025] if booking paying at least two months in advance. Early bird discount is only offered to self-funding individuals - not if paid for by the employer. Some discounts may be available for candidates on low income. Deposit of £50 reserves your place. 

Included in the cost of the workshop:
* use of the Centre's extensive sandplay symbol collection
* light refreshments throughout two days (not lunch)
* course manual (delivered in electronic format)
* CPD certificate
* email or phone support from the tutor in the month following the course (if needed)

Other Integrative Sandplay Courses

For those who have completed the Introduction to Integrative Sandplay, or an equivalent course covering the basics of therapeutic work with sand, I also offer a specialist training Working with Trauma in the Sand, in two parts (each part is two days). More details here.

Another specialist CPD course offered is Sound in the Sandtray - more details here. 

Bookings:

To book your place, complete the form here 

For any enquiries related to the course, please email the trainer masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk, or use the Contact page